Sustainability

Audubon International Green-Lights Esencia to Pursue Signature Platinum Certification

Reuben Brothers and Three Rules Capital proudly announce that Audubon International– the environmentally focused non-profit organization offering members numerous certifications and conservation initiatives to protect the areas where we all live, work, and play – has approved Esencia to pursue its highest accolade in environmental stewardship: the Signature Platinum Certification. Set on 2,000 acres of tropical natural beauty on Puerto Rico’s southwestern coast, Esencia is a new cosmopolitan coastal community that seamlessly integrates hotels, branded residences, and amenities across a sensitively designed master plan at Boquerón Bay in Cabo Rojo. In a rare endeavor, the Developers are pursuing certification for the entire development, positioning Esencia as the world’s largest Signature Platinum community by acreage.

Green Practices in the Hospitality Sector

The hospitality industry has always been synonymous with luxury, comfort, and convenience. However, as the global community becomes increasingly aware of environmental challenges, the sector faces the pressing need to balance guest satisfaction with sustainability. Green practices in hospitality not only address environmental concerns but also appeal to the growing number of eco-conscious travelers who prioritize sustainable choices. Let’s delve into the significance of green initiatives in hospitality, the strategies being employed, and the long-term benefits for businesses, communities, and the planet.

Engaging Travellers to Embrace More Sustainable Behaviours: Insights and Strategies from Accor, Booking.com, and the University of Surrey

What motivates travellers to adopt sustainable behaviours? A new report co-produced by Accor, Booking.com and the University of Surrey delves into this question through an in-depth study. It includes 24 traveller interviews, the journey analysis of 22 additional travellers and rigorous lab-based behavioural research with 67 participants.

Technology’s Role in Reducing Hotel Food Waste

Every year, thousands of tonnes of food are discarded worldwide, with the hospitality industry playing a substantial role in this troubling statistic. Kitchens often overproduce to meet demand, buffets sit mostly untouched, and guest plates frequently leave behind uneaten portions. These practices drain resources through wasted ingredients, labour, and disposal costs while also conflicting with the rising expectations of environmentally aware travellers.

EU Green Deal: A Growth Strategy for New Economic and Business Models

The tourism and hospitality industry is particularly vulnerable to climate change, energy transitions, and environmental degradation—existential threats to Europe and the world. To tackle these challenges, the European Green Deal aims to transform the EU into a modern, resource-efficient, and competitive economy, ensuring:

Providing Hospitality and Hope: Hilton Partners with American Express and 211 LA to Aid Los Angeles Wildfire Victims

For more than 100 years, Hilton has believed in the power of hospitality to be a transformative force for good. With that belief in mind and its deep ties to the Los Angeles community – encompassing 70 years of history, including 40 years as the company’s headquarters – Hilton was proud to partner with American Express to support Angelinos impacted by the recent devastating wildfires by donating 20,000 hotel room nights to families in need of temporary accommodations.

Building (And Renovating) for the Future: Lessons from Another Year of ESG

At the end of last year, Highgate Hotels reached our goal to have 150 third-party eco-certified hotels by 2024. We also published our latest environmental and social governance (ESG) report, which details forward-thinking initiatives involving green concrete, reforestation and regenerative agriculture, and using leftover cooking oil for sustainable aviation fuel production.

First free-to-access climate training programme for destinations launches

A new climate action training programme for destinations has been launched by sustainable tourism non-profit, the Travel Foundation, in partnership with Expedia Group. ‘Destination Climate Champions’ is the first climate action training course that is free to access for those working in Destination Management Organisations (DMOs) and National Tourism Organisations (NTOs), thanks to generous sponsorship from Expedia Group.

Babylonstoren in South Africa as the Pinnacle of Regenerative Tourism - Part Two

In this second half of the interview with Dalené Claassens, Hotel General Manager at Babylonstoren, a rural resort located near Paarl, South Africa within the Cape Winelands vinicultural region, we take a closer look at some of the key onsite features that make this property both a one-of-a-kind destination for any traveler and a world leader in regenerative tourism. Indeed, delivering a truly unforgettable guest experience at this caliber is wholly dependent on all the various agricultural, immersive culinary and wellness programs that are on offer for visitors.

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